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  • Jersey Shore FBLA Operated Store at Nippenose Valley Village Helped To Enhance the Quality of Life For Residents There0

    The very active Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter of Jersey Shore High School has learned a lot about the workings of business through their operation of a store at the Nippenose Valley Village. Still, perhaps, more importantly, they have enhanced the quality of life for the residents, by having that store there at

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  • County Hall Corner: Shutdown Ill-Logic0

    More than three million people are injured every year due to car accidents, with more than two million resulting in permanent injuries. There are in excess of 40,000 deaths due to car accidents every year. Where is the outrage? What can be done about such a horrible carnage of death and destruction? I have the

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  • Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest – Winners Announced!

    Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest – Winners Announced!0

    The following are the Winners of the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! Congratulations to all of our winners and many thanks to all of our entrants! We had almost 400 entries this year! You kiddos wore our elves out with judging!! We’d also like to thank all of the people who offered

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  • Wrapping It Up0

    It’s not just gift-gifting season; it’s also wrapping paper season! And with more time on my hands than in Christmases past, I’ve been putting a bit more thought and style into present presentation. Instead of buying holiday-themed gift bags in bulk, I’ve decided to put my seasonal craftiness (which is limited) to the test by

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  • Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular To Be Held December 5 Despite COVID-190

    It has been a rough year for many annual events in the area because of mean old Mr. COVID-19, but one event is going to carry on despite the challenges posed by the virus at this time, and that is the 14th Annual Skip Hunsinger Children’s Christmas Spectacular to be held on Saturday, December 5

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  • COVID Hoops0

    Every sport has been impacted. But the onset of COVID-19 has absolutely crushed college basketball. It all started with the cancelation of MARCH MADNESS. All of my brackets busted. Unthinkable. There was talk about playing the games later. Unfortunately, that never happened. As we approach the 2020-21 hoops season, there is still a major concern.

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  • Charge Up Your Car Battery Knowledge0

    Vehicles consist of many essential components to keep them running efficiently and effectively. Car and truck owners should have an understanding of how their vehicles function so they can diagnose and address problems as they arise. Car batteries are an important component of any vehicle. Even though engines are the powerhouse of any car or

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  • What Maintenance Schedule Does My Car Need?0

    Vehicle maintenance schedules vary depending on manufacturer recommendations. In addition, the way a car is driven and the environment it’s driven in can dictate if routine maintenance like oil changes needs to occur more frequently or if belts and hoses need to be replaced sooner than manufacturers recommend. Many people drive in ways that align

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  • Grit September 27, 1970: Dealers Assess Strike Effects0

    Williamsport area car dealers featuring General Motors vehicles are beginning to feel the damaging effects of the United Auto Workers strike against General Motors. Five dealers participating in a survey said their supply of 1971 automobiles would probably be sold out next month and that no additional models would be shipped in for at least

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  • A Refresher Course in School Bus Safety0

    The dawn of a new school year is a time marked by change and fresh opportunities. For many children, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. It also may be the first time they ride in a vehicle other than their parents’ cars. Each school

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  • County Hall Corner: The Thin Blue Line0

    In the past couple of months, there have been serious public disturbances resulting in riots and numerous acts of public violence throughout the United States. Williamsport had very peaceful demonstrations, but there was trouble brewing. On July 18th, Williamsport could easily have become yet another community to add to this disintegration of law and order

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  • Rehabilitation Key to Improving Cancer Survivor’s Quality of Life0

    When fighting cancer, physical therapy may not be the first health care service that comes to mind. Successful cancer treatment involves a health care team approach, including oncologists, radiologists, nurses, surgeons, social workers, and as you transition to survivorship, physical and occupational therapists. More people are surviving cancer than ever before, thanks to early detection

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  • Pine Creek?

    Pine Creek?0

    The Spencers just got back from their summer vacation. We decided to play it safe this year because of COVID. Teach, Jensen, and I normally meet up with my rents somewhere exotic. Grandpa Jim usually picks up the tab. The original plan was to spend a week in the Black Hills of South Dakota. My

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  • County Hall Corner: A Whale of a Problem0

    This year is the 50th anniversary of what stands out as one of the more bizarre events in American history. It is best described as the “Exploding Whale” story. In November of 1970, a 45-foot, eight-ton whale washed up on a beach off the coastal city of Florence, Oregon. For this community of 9,000 or

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  • Save the Benders

    Save the Benders0

    A long time ago in a galaxy far far away. I was introduced to part-time scribing. Back then, I was asked to provide some copy on behalf of White Deer Golf Course, and our relationship began. English and grammar were two of my least favorite subjects, and it took quite a while to come around.

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  • Gazette and Bulletin: June 19, 1931 – Williamsport’s White Wings Work While City Sleeps0

    Williamsport’s “White Wings” work while you sleep. That is, they begin to work cleaning the paved streets every night promptly at midnight. They with their big sweeping apparatus, work from midnight to 7 a.m.  These crews are connected with the highway department and consist of eight men, two on the big sweeper, two on the

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  • Dad’s Day0

    With no statistical facts to uphold my suspicions, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to learn the television ratings for ‘The Game Show Network’ have spiked dramatically during the past several months. With families sequestered in their homes and most competitive sports programming limited to reruns of games played years ago, those whimsical shows at

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  • Life’s Little Things0

    The past few months have been like nothing we’ve seen All caused by an unwelcomed intruder – COVID-19 Its presence has brought with it misery and woe The Governors now tells us where we can go Families have been affected; jobs have been lost There’s really no telling what this will all cost Once only

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  • The Lycoming Creek Anglers

    The Lycoming Creek Anglers1

    Jensen and I are always looking for an outdoor adventure. This past weekend we headed north for something new and exciting. It was a gorgeous morning outside of Bodines, PA. My 11-year-old agreed to unplug his FORTNITE for a small fee. We met up with a few friends along Slack’s Run Road. Mike and Gavin

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  • Graduation and COVID0

    and Dave Bellomo High school graduation has always been an anticipated and nostalgically regarded rite of passage for students and their families, but this year this has been turned on its head because of the restrictions produced by the COVID-19 health crisis. We at Webb Weekly have contacted the high schools in the area to

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  • Oops, I Did it Again!

    Oops, I Did it Again!0

    OK, so I really need to start looking at the calendar. Not that it’s Monday or May 1st, but what the dates of actual holidays are. A few weeks ago, I emailed my column to Steph and told her to have a “Happy Hump Day” thinking it was Wednesday. She emailed me back saying “Well

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  • Camp Susque to Offer Drive-Up Internet0

    • April 15, 2020

    Camp Susque is offering drive-up internet for local families who may need additional network connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many families in our rural area of Trout Run have limited internet options during a time when schools are switching to remote learning and many businesses are moving meetings toward video conferences. The need for consistent

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  • Good Food, Sinatra and Cars0

    I want to take the time to thank everyone who has stopped in at Rust and Shine in Williamsport to purchase one of my cookbooks. It’s been so neat stopping in and getting to meet some of you. A few of you were telling me you know my family or grandparents I have mentioned in

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  • LifeUpEnded0

    • March 11, 2020

    “I used to think when you fell from grace it was more likely than not the result of one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate accident”-A Map of the World, Jane Hamilton, 1994. My fall from grace and a LifeUpEnded was due to an unfortunate accident, and one stupendous error. I sincerely regret what happened

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  • The Bookworm Sez: “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” by Candacy Taylor0

    Your tickets have been purchased. Reservations were made in your name and all that’s left is packing. Yep, you’re heading out for the weekend, a week, a month, gone on the trip of a lifetime and as you’ll see in “Overground Railroad” by Candacy Taylor, it’s a trip your grandparents might’ve been denied. Ron was

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  • Moving Right Along…0

    It was great to hear from so many about last week’s column, “A Politically Balanced Upbringing.” I always enjoy hearing stories about my Father, but thank you to all that reached out about my Grandfather, Pappy Maietta. Through my conversations, I even uncovered some old photos of the Newberry Diner and Lycoming Sales and Leasing.

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  • How to Use Less Paper and Plastic0

    Recently, I was stocking up on some household essentials—paper towels, garbage bags, tissues, sandwich bags, and toilet paper. As I looked at my cart, I realized I was about to purchase a bunch of paper and plastic products that I would use once, then throw away. Literally, I was about to throw away money and

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  • Another New Year0

    Wow! I can’t believe that it is 2020. It’s hard to believe that we are entering a new decade. At least we entered this one without all of the Y2K drama of the last. Here at Webb Weekly we are entering our 18th year. I get a little choked up thinking that Webb Weekly is

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  • Blaise Alexander Christmas Coloring Contest Winners!

    Blaise Alexander Christmas Coloring Contest Winners!0

    The following are the Winners of the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships Christmas Fun Coloring Contest! Congratulations to all of our winners and many thanks to all of our entrants! We had over 400 entries this year! You kiddos wore our elves out with judging!! We’d also like to thank all of the people who offered

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  • One Magical Night

    One Magical Night0

    It was the winter of 2004. December 19, to be exact. I was 18, just graduated high school the year before, and was still smitten with my high school sweetheart. Between being in love and Christmas right around the corner, I was probably bouncing off the walls with excitement like a crazy lady! Seriously, I

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  • Christmas Coloring Contest0

    Here ye, Here ye! Gather ‘round the Christmas tree munchkin children as we have important things to discuss! I have no idea what a sugarplum is, but tell them to stop dancing in your head, because it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Creatures

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  • Modifications Can Make Driving Safer for Seniors0

    Driving provides an almost unrivaled level of independence. The ability to travel beyond a neighborhood or even one’s hometown without a chaperone is probably what excites new drivers so much and makes them eager to get their licenses and cars. Senior drivers also may define their independence by their ability to drive. Few things diminish

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  • Christmas Coloring Contest

    Christmas Coloring Contest0

    Here ye, Here ye! Gather ‘round the Christmas tree munchkin children as we have important things to discuss! I have no idea what a sugarplum is, but tell them to stop dancing in your head, because it is once again time for the Blaise Alexander Family Dealership Christmas Fun Coloring Contest in Webb Weekly! Creatures

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